A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6361557 Details
Epoch: 295 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 42471089 epoch_slot_no: 394289 block_no: 6361380 slot_leader_id: 5641066 size: 31259 time: 2021-10-12 11:16:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24c6f4b1b09513582f2101663928d3e9aaa5f4e22fd99d3d863bc357f8fb811Block Operator
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